I wanted to like this, especiall at that price point, but I must admit I think this is just a bad whiskey. The nose gives me little more than fermented barley, and the palate is unremarkable with a strange and somewhat unpleasant finish. I will say, its not a difficult drink, and it works well in cocktails, but its rare that I find an Irish whiskey that turns me off this much. I suppose I may be being a touch harsh, but by Irish standards, suffice to say you can find much much better, even at the low price point.